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18 The passive
la Write passive sentences with a similar meaning to the first. Start with the word(s) given and use the
verb in italics. In some cases, the passive is not possible.
1 They paid him a million dollars to appear in the film.
He was paid, a. million dollars to appear 41 the -atm
2 His name is Robin, but his friends call him Bobby.
His name is Robin, but
3 Dr Davies demonstrated the procedure to us in the chemistry lab.
We
The managing director will announce the news to staff later today.
4
The news
5
They have offered me a new job in Hungary.
6 The medical staff have declared the surgery a complete success.
The surgery
My English teacher suggested the idea to me.
7
8 My uncle bought me this necklace when he was in Zimbabwe.
This necklace

En Complete the conversations using the pairs of verbs in the box. Use be + past participle, get +
(object) + past participle, or have + (object) + past participle. Add the object in brackets where this is
supplied and give alternatives where possible.
own - break into Feb - steal cut - clean wake up - throw out

1 A: Did you hear about Natasha?
B: What happened?
She was/got robbed, on her way to college.
No! Is she okay?
. (her handbag)
A: Yes, she's fine but she
A: You're looking tired.
2
early by my neighbour's dog.
B: I
Don't they keep it inside at night?
Usually, yes, but I think it must because it was barking so much.
k Stefan looked different somehow.
3
. (his hair)
B: He'd
. It looked much smarted (his jacket)
A: Yes, and I think he'd

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